American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Avalon

"Came here to eat after seadooing from Long Beach in the am. I don't eat eggs, dairy, or meats, so there wasn't really much for me to eat. The person..."

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"Great place and service. Food was amazing!! We will be..."

Tony Zucarelli

"I travel a lot. This pace had something for everyone. GF, Spicy, chorizo, traditional. It was so good. I went with the pancakes to stick to the..."

Cyndie Roche

"this is one of the first restaurants you see once you get off the boats after arriving to the island so I feel as if it’s a bit more busy here than..."

mitzi gonzalez

"Very friendly staff with all the breakfast favorites. Food is prepared quickly when crowded.You will not go wrong here. Sitting by the “floor to..."

Ennis Sigler

"The spot is pretty much before you enter town and gets packed. I had the Egg Benedict with crispy chicken. The chicken was too oily for..."

Prasanna Subramanian

El Galleon

73/100 (1478 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was great , we were seated promptly without a reservation. The firecracker shrimp was delicious! Nicely seasoned with great flavors. The..."

Yazmine58

"Large servings; limited vegetarian options but the Caesar salad and spinach artichoke dip were standout choices, providing a flavorful start to the..."

Sendy R

"The food was good -- I had pulled bison BBQ sandwich 🦬🥪-- but the drinks were even better. I'm a big fan of tiki drinks and this place has one..."

L.E. Villanueva

"Went as a port excursion as part of carnival cruise. Got to take a part of their happy hour. Got their onion rings and calamari, both excellent...."

Jonny Liu

"Nice restaurant , we got here after happy hour which is only between 12-3, so we ordered from the regular menu. Since I saw they have onion soup that..."

Diana Anghelus

"Have been to Catalina several times, glad we finally stopped in here. Service was good, and the food was too. Nice touches like house made bbq sauce,..."

J Dubbs

"Menu with variety including soup, salad, burgers, sandwiches, and entrees. Large pub atmosphere. They do a good job bringing out everyone's food at..."

Honey Badger (Schmitz)

"The food was amazing and there was a lot. The service was top rate. Our server, Luis, was very attentive and gave good suggestions for food and..."

Kathy Kloss

"We had dinner on the beach here on my husband’s birthday and it was a very last minute decision. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing and..."

Lacey M

"Only got drinks and they were both good! I got the Watermelon Red Bull Margarita and the Pomegranate..."

Rhiannon Chae

"The service was absolutely unparalleled. Ask for Gerry! He took such incredible care of us even during their busiest time - moving us to our ideal..."

Charly Hillman

"While visiting Catalina, we dined at El Galleon. Indoor dining was limited/non-existent. However, the beach was used each evening for dining, which..."

Douglas Hunter

"We came during one of the World Cup Games, the place was packed so we seat on the bar. We got bloody marries - very generous portions and really..."

Garry Aizin

"This was our second time at El Galleon and here is why we keep coming back. The service! Isaac made our night when he treated us to an anniversary..."

Christy Thom

Pancake Cottage

73/100 (1260 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good food with large portions. The place is much bigger than before as they expanded it. This is our first stop after getting off the early..."

Arthur Sosa Jr.

"Stopped by here for a quick break and refresh, ordered a bagel and tuna sandwich in the meantime. Good came out great, my mom liked her bagel. The..."

Isadora

"Great place for breakfast/brunch. We had Chicken Fajita Omlette and California Bennie. Food was excellent. The place is located close to the pier and..."

Jitin Krishnan

"Amazing food and service! Stopped here on our day trip to Catalina before tours and had an amazing breakfast! There were 6 of us and we were seated..."

Elena B

"Great spot for breakfast. Custer service was great. Food came out steaming hot. Ordered an Denver Omelet with sourdough toast. Super yummy. It..."

Laughter Heals

"Amazing! Had the chorizo scramble, with rice, beans and flour tortillas. So good!! Seemed like an authentic homemade meal. Yum! The salsa was..."

Ren A D

"Great atmosphere, lots of open doors, good ventilation. Food was served fast, hot, and was really good. Not at all greasy, I was very happy with..."

Daniel Sicotte

"The best brunch in the island! Great service and good quality. The prices are reasonable and I highly recommend this place. We asked for our toasts..."

Hesam Abedini

"We went twice during our stay in Catalina since we liked the food so much. I tried their pancakes with eggs and potatoes the first day and an omlette..."

Hernandez Sevenz

"Basically an island equivelant to Denny's. There is one complaint, THERE ARE SO MANY BEE'S!! Do not make the mistake of ordering any thing sweet. My..."

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annette b

"Great place and service. Food was amazing!! We will be..."

Tony Zucarelli

"I travel a lot. This pace had something for everyone. GF, Spicy, chorizo, traditional. It was so good. I went with the pancakes to stick to the..."

Cyndie Roche

"this is one of the first restaurants you see once you get off the boats after arriving to the island so I feel as if it’s a bit more busy here than..."

mitzi gonzalez

"Very friendly staff with all the breakfast favorites. Food is prepared quickly when crowded.You will not go wrong here. Sitting by the “floor to..."

Ennis Sigler

"The spot is pretty much before you enter town and gets packed. I had the Egg Benedict with crispy chicken. The chicken was too oily for..."

Prasanna Subramanian

Whitebrier Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our second visit to the Whitebrier. Get better every time. There is a vibrant outdoor patio that brings a lot of energy and music. We sat in the..."

David Reisner

"Dave and I chose to have a wedding at the shore. Instead of choosing the “typical” wedding venue, we chose The Whitebrier in Avalon, NJ, a..."

Danielle Dudzic

"The restaurant has multiple beautiful venues both indoor and outdoor. The Chilean seabass was $40 and it came with a salad: but also, it was cooked..."

Matthew Smith

"Waitress are slow need a 16 year old waiter. Got a waiter out here he’s amazing change my mind 5 star not 2 star. Overall food is great and the..."

Big Pahv

"We had a large party. Went on Sunday. So laid back. The food was..."

Andrew Murray

"Sat at the bar and had a great..."

Richard Fitzpatrick

"Very good but pricey. The sushi was quite delicious although nearly double what you can expect to pay at similar establishments that are not near the..."

Jason Kinner

"The sushi was really delicious. We enjoyed the night time dance club atmosphere. I wish the DJ was a bit better at mixing one song into the next...."

Devan Smith

"Never disappoints as I usually make a few trips here every summer. Recently tried the tuna burrito and I have to say it was one of the best burritos..."

greg noll

"I was there for a Surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Party. The food was fantastic and the service was great. I would highly recommend having..."

ELIZABETH Grove

"Amazing food, best sushi on the east coast, most courteous wait staff, great live music, weekend dj's are awesome. Most friendly bouncers I've ever..."

Angry Manduke

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great coffee and breakfast pastries. They have THREE kinds of gluten free muffins (in addition to a ton of glutenful muffins)! Staff is friendly and..."

Katy Hutchinson

"Best Coffee on the Island, and one of the consistently best bagels I ever had - Yes the lines are long because its just that good and worth the..."

Michael Gabrieli

"This quaint coffee shoppe is the bomb! It's the social place to be, relaxing on the outside patio with some iced- coffee and pasties / bagels. The..."

Susan Mueller

"Fresh bagel and the coffee was..."

Cindy Bergen, Realtor

"Best coffee in Avalon! Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks Mike Nester and Sean Ford opened Avalon Coffee Co. doors the summer of 1994. Our..."

The GOOD Now

"The muffins are so great! If there is a big line you can skip it if you are only getting coffee, just head inside to the coffee..."

Conor Keilty

"Decent coffee at a location where there are no coffee chains. It does not open until 7:00 a.m., which is a little bit of disappointment for early..."

Christopher Thompson

"Muffins are excellent... Entire family enjoyed them. Their coffee is very good and my wife has been enjoying their Caramel Surfer lattes. A great..."

Ed McCauley

"I've only been once, early Sunday morning in August, so it was busy! I ordered an iced latte and it was good, could have been stronger. My son had..."

Katie Hardesty

"MUST VISIT!! The staff work quickly to keep the line short. Everything came out fast and tasted amazing! We got a bunch of different coffees,..."

Clarice Licon

"Avalon Coffee not only has the best brew in town but lots of delicious food to choose from. After eating there for many years, I always have a..."

Avalon/Stone Harbor Real Estate

"Great selection of baked goods. The coffee was OK. Better than the weak kcup nonsense at the house. The espresso machine may need to be descaled or..."

John Disston

"Excellent breakfast sandwiches and..."

Joseph Touchton

La Estrellita

Sea Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ended up going there by mistake and found a place that quickly made it to the top of my list for shore dining. Atmosphere, service, & food were all..."

max662nj

"This place is always solid for us. Great food and drinks. It's a little bit overpriced but it is Avalon. We've always had friendly service. Love the..."

Tom Lynch

"Seated promptly and food delivered to table with in a reasonable time on New Years Eve. Everything is a la carte and gets pricey. Waitress was..."

Craig Kluger

"This spot in the heart of Avalon is a must for a night out. The waiter only had to mention "Fire On the Mountain" and I was sold. This was probably..."

TJ Poole

"I always come here when I go to the beach. Very expensive. Interesting ordering system, where you go up to the kitchen window and tell the cook what..."

Emily Martin

"Pretty expensive place to get a steak, and baked potatoe. Kids menu three grilled shrimp and French fries, 21.95. The wait staff was great and..."

Gary Manko

"So the format is very different from any restaurant I've ever been to. However the steak (though expensive) rivaled some of the best steak houses..."

Cory

"Great place, good food, good service....a little pricey...but worth every penny. Go...have a good time. Great menu. Something for everyone. No..."

Gary Greenfield

"Great food, and great service. The same high quality in March as in August. Don't mind going to a window and ordering directly from the chef. A..."

Mike Brownholtz

"Nice atmosphere. Great staff! (Carol and Karen) Prices are expensive! $30 for shrimp scampi (4) over rice pilaf. Alcohol also expensive: $5 for..."

Jonnell Shedlock

"Most unique restaurant on the Island. You can make your own salad from a great selection of vegetables. You also order your entrée with the chef..."

Avalon/Stone Harbor Real Estate

"Food is wonderful. My family and I have been going for years and have never had a complaint. Yes it is a bit overpriced, but we are always happy..."

Nick Danella

"The Sea Grill is a landmark destination for anyone who knows the area. You order your food directly with the chef, so it's a very cool process and..."

Adam

"Excellent salad bar, fabulous cooked to order food and waiter did an outstanding job! Continues to be one of my favorite bars down the..."

Glenn N. Hill

"Great selection of entree choices in a great "local" favorite. Great any time of year but usually less crowded in the off season. Try it you won't..."

NICOLE K

"Different concept where you order your food directly from the kitchen. The food was good but thought it was priced a little..."

Jake Kaylor

Eric's On The Pier

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ate buffalo burger. I’ve never eatten buffalo meat. So I want to try this one. I worried about this flavor and smell But taste and texture is..."

Yuni

"Best place to get fish and chips, funnel cake and burgers. Awesome view of the ocean. Prices are good and food was great. Higjly..."

Judy Niturada

"We went to this place as soon as we arrived in Avalon, they were super quick with our food because we had a bottom boat excursion. We loved the food...."

Yuli C

"Traditional lunch spot for tourists like us, right on the pier. Pricey but very good. If you’re a carnivore, try their famous Buffalo Burger...."

Tim Colling

"Fish and chips were great in a great..."

Patricio

"In name, Eric's on the Pier delivers, because it's on the dang pier. It's right there! You can't miss it. I had a double cheese burger and a coke..."

mark Friedrich

"I have been coming here for over 40 years and I love it!! The only thing, they changed the hamburger bun which is a little to puffy but I love..."

tony hill

"I come here for the clam chowder! Absolutely delicious. Must try their clam..."

naylea hernandez

"Did not eat there, just had a drink. I love Eric's on the..."

David Kirk

"Love the convenience & the location, clam chowder is my..."

Pan Tami

"To get a bomb breakfast burrito after a night of drinking I recommend Eric’s on the Pier Bacon Breakfast Burrito. They put thick slices of bacon in..."

Maher

"It’s an island prices are high and it’s the first cool spot after the boat ride. Try the Buffalo burger and then go see the bison after that..."

Alexsandra Conde

"The clam chowder was the bomb, and the fish and chips was even better! The fries were amazing as well as the..."

Wyatt Ross

"Ngl the tacos were amazing. I would go back to Catalina Island just for..."

Gaelle Sehi

Shorebreak Pizza Grille

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I have been to Shorebreak many times over the years and we’ve always had a wonderful experience! The food is really tasty. He..."

Caitlin

"This place is great. We had some time to kill before checking into our hotel, so we stopped in for lunch. The Sunday pizza special was great. Pizza..."

Ryan Schreckenghaust

"We happened upon this place and decided to give it a try. Wow, we were not disappointed! Natalie, our waitress was friendly and helpful and the food..."

Rebecca Joyce

"My first time eating and let me say it was fantastic! The jerk chicken platter had a good portion of everything especially the chicken surprisingly..."

Ed Morgan

"Great place to eat in Avalon. They have something o. The menu for everyone in my family. Friendly staff and owners are..."

Chris R

"Diner kind of style. Our waitress was knowledgeable & helpful. Just stopped in for a late lunch. Everything was..."

Stephanie Slapin

"Great service. Attentive service. While I'm not typically a fan of thin-crust pizza, this was..."

Brian Downs

"I've been a couple of times and would rate the pizza and the Old Bay fries ahead of other menu items. I found it puzzling that they were playing..."

Beau Dure

"Great all-american food and a family friendly atmosphere. Rumor has it that this is Springsteen's go-to spot in South Jersey... I might have started..."

Robert Reviea

"This is a newer addition to the Avalon dining scene. It has a nice island vibe inside with a menu heavy on burgers, pizza and sandwiches. Despite the..."

Barbara Berreski

"The food here is pretty good, not amazing. Prices are good. I go here if I need a bite to eat before I leave the beach. Service is usually pretty..."

Emily Martin

"This place was awesome!!! A very diverse menu at great prices, it was b.y.o.b. with a liquor store across the street, they even gave us little cups..."

Rich Tanner

"The pizza, the jerk chicken, the burgers! It's all delicious. Also... They have a secret iced tea that is awesome. Ask for the secret iced..."

Ralph Johnson

"Great food! Fast service! Have eaten there a half dozen times. Even had daughters rehearsal dinner..."

Judy Morrissy

Mrs T's Chinese Kitchen & Avalon Bake Shop

"Mrs. T's Chinese Kitchen and Avalon bakery is the takeout Chinese choice for the resort town of Avalon. The food was delicious and plentiful. They..."

Steve Farb

"If you've got some Chinese food cravings, this place will hit the spot. $15 for a 2 plate combo and the dishes were surprisingly good. There are a..."

Garey Gan

"I can't speak to the Chinese food, but these people know how to cook beignets!!!! Coming from New Orleans, I know beignets. These Avalon beignets are..."

Cakenbk Norris

"They have plenty of breakfast options here. A group of us guys arrived on the island & were hungry. A local pointed us to this place & it did not..."

david banar

"We were walking around Avalon looking for breakfast and couldn’t stomach paying 20 dollars each for breakfast. We came across Mrs. T’s and saw..."

Sam Knechtenhofer

"Beignets hit the spot. The beef chow mein was AMAZING. So much better and affordable than some of the bland tasting food at more expensive..."

Lemoorian

"This is for the bakery next to original jacks. They are the hidden secret of the island. The have donuts and other breakfast sweets. Beef torta..."

Michael Wasmundt

"That is the only Likeli Chinese food I found today at this island. Lo mein, fried rice, entry combo I really Recommend . I ate a lot of America fast..."

JEAN LIANG

"Great food and very nice service! My wife and I ordered the 2 combo special with chow mein, friend rice and teriyaki chicken, as well as the hot and..."

Danyal Khan

"ABSOLUTELY THE BEST APPLE FRITTER I HAVE EVER HAD. It had a crisp exterior with a buttery...I mean buttery inside with chunks of apple and cinnamon...."

kevin smith

"If you work up an appetite, I suggest trying Mrs. T’s Chinese Kitchen and Avalon Bake Shop. One of the unique restaurants in Avalon. It is located..."

Maher

"Great place! If they only had more places to sit, this place would beat them all breakfast places.nice selection of breakfast..."

Nonna Kuznetsova

"Coffee and pastry for breakfast. Kung pao shrimp for dinner. Reasonably priced (for Catalina). Very fresh..."

Todd D Newkirk

"Fresh Bolillo Rolls was what got me in the door!!! Get at least 2 for the day and squirrel them away in your napsack as just-in-case..."

meesh elle

Turtle Crossing Cafe

70/100 (1 ratings)

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